Maintenance Mechanic

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply here

Compensation: $38/hour

Sign-On Bonus : $3,500

Location: Watertown, CT

Shift: Monday to Friday shift: 1:00pm- 9:30pm

Additional Compensation: Two $0.50 increasesfirst after 90 days, second after 180 days.

Shift Differential: 6%8% of the base hourly rate for applicable hours worked

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing:

401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

The Mechanic B role is an advanced level machine technician that would be responsible for fully understanding an assigned machine center, while being fully capable of performing minor repairs, PMs and troubleshooting and the machine. This role will build necessary capabilities to take on a mechanic level role at full development.

• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance and testing on equipment
• Perform maintenance tasks to include repairing and improving, from minor rebuilds to major overhauls on all equipment
• Identify processing waste reduction opportunities and assist in reduction projects
• Participate in preventative maintenance program to help reduce costs of operations through PM optimization
• Dismantle, clean, repair and test electrical, electronic and mechanical components to determine component-level failure
• Communicate, coach, and train employees to continuously improve teams ability to prevent loss of production and respond safely to equipment failures
• Maintain preventative maintenance logs and accurate records of all testing and repairs
• Recommend equipment to be included in preventive maintenance programs
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to identify all potential mechanical and electrical issues with equipment throughout the plant
• Rebuild worn-out, but reusable, pieces of equipment, such as gearboxes for scheduled PMs
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic machine systems
• Eliminate machine failures from recurring by utilizing the Breakdown Analysis process
• Focus areas will include but are not limited to Production support, Mechanical Room, Water Processing, Boiler Room, and Wastewater Treatment Water Chemical Treatment Program

• Experience working in maintenance related fields including general computer operated machines, industrial electrical and welding.
• Licensed Millwright preferred.
• Plumbing and HVAC experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills along with mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds minimum.
• Copious walking and standing required.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team and independently to achieve team objectives including decision making and problem solving.
• Available and willing to work flexible shift's when necessary in order to work on project/production requirements.
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be able to perform multi-task operations while maintaining exceptional performance.

Primo Brands established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life, premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley, regional leaders such as Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain Ozarka, and Zephyrhills, purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidates qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members .